I went to this restaurant because it had good reviews. The presentation of the dishes is beautiful and delicious. The price is 5,500 yen with all-you-can-drink. I forgot to mention the discount when I called on the day, so I couldn't use the 500 yen discount. I would not recommend going on an empty stomach, as the portions are more suitable for those who prefer to eat elegantly. Considering the price of 5,500 yen per person in this area, I expected to be more satisfied with the amount of food... a bit of a harsh review.

I finally managed to get into a restaurant that I always tried to visit but couldn't because it was always crowded (I had tried three times before, haha). I went right after it opened. I ordered craft beer and harami steak (apparently the harami steak is their top recommendation). The prices were more reasonable than I expected, and the manager was friendly and funny! It's a place I feel like I want to visit regularly, maybe once a month.

I entered the alley between Kanda Terrace and ENEOS in fifty ways, and found a quaint house just before reaching Yasukuni Street, called Os, a hidden gem bar. The owner, Shoichiro Ono, has an impressive background, as featured in Gourmet Carry. During lunchtime, I saw appetizing photos of the menu and decided to stop by out of curiosity. The restaurant had a different atmosphere during the day, with a polite hostess at the entrance managing the six-person table near the entrance for pre-payment. They offered four types of carbonara, and I chose the mentaiko red carbonara (1,280 yen). By becoming LINE friends, I got a free soft-boiled egg on top. The energetic chef in the kitchen, Junjino, with 33 years of cooking experience, brought out the rich and creamy mentaiko red carbonara on a bed of chewy pasta with toppings like mentaiko, chopped green onions, shredded shiso, and the soft-boiled egg. It was a delicious and satisfying meal with the added touch of raw garlic and persimmon seeds for flavor variation.

During a regular lunchtime, I entered this restaurant located a little off the main street. Inside, there were only two other groups of customers. A stylish lady showed me to a table, and I ordered the tender harami beef steak bowl (900 yen) in advance. It arrived in about 6 minutes, and although it looked quite filling, there was actually not much meat, which was a bit disappointing. The meat was indeed tender and tasty, but I wish there was more of it. I might try the hamburger bowl next time. Thank you for the meal.

I had the harami steak bowl that I read about in a review for lunch. The seasoning was indeed good, and I could feel the attention to detail in how the rice was prepared. The harami steak itself had a nice balance of tenderness and flavor that made it easy to eat, without any strong flavors. When I visited, it was not a non-smoking establishment, but I thought it would have a nice atmosphere if it were non-smoking, making it easier for women to enter. I would definitely want to stop by this restaurant again when I'm in the area.

Kanda-Ochanomizu area lunch review (daytime reviews) also reached the milestone 800th store. This means reaching the 8th milestone towards the goal of 1,000 stores. I have written my thoughts on this in my diary, so if you have time, please take a look. The weather was unstable from morning, but the rain stopped before noon, and the temperature was quite high. This winter has been difficult to maintain a winter pressure pattern, as there have been reports of a shortage of snow at ski resorts. However, in the past few days, cold air has flowed in and ski resorts have had a breather, but it seems like it won't last long. So, the weather was nice for going out for lunch, and work was calm in the morning, so I decided to extend my legs to the Ogawamachi area. The target for the day was a place that I had tried once about 10 days ago, but I had to give up because the food delivery was delayed and the opening was significantly delayed. It is a shop located in a back alley of Ogawamachi, and it opened in August 2014, so it has just cleared the 5-year milestone since opening. In an industry with a lot of ups and downs, I think that 5 years is a measure of how prosperous a shop is. The owner, Shoichiro Ono, is a young owner born in Nagasaki Prefecture in 1982. He worked at a Mexican dining restaurant as a student and eventually became a store manager. After that, he gained experience as a service staff, cook, and second at an Italian & French restaurant, and then joined ID Corporation, where he worked as a chef at "Gyo-Bar Yaesu" and as a store manager at "Gyo-Bar Kyobashi" for 4 years. He was strongly encouraged by regular customers and people around him, saying, "If you open a shop, I will come. It seems interesting." However, he decided to become independent when his eldest daughter entered elementary school. He found an ideal property and opened the shop in August 2014. I arrived at the shop around 11:45. This time, there was a sign in front of the shop that said "Open," so I was relieved. I entered the shop, which is a little higher than the road, after climbing two steps of stairs. The interior of the shop has a country-style atmosphere with wooden flooring and other wooden elements. There are also counter seats, but the main focus is on table seats. There were about 4 customers in 2 groups, eating at table seats, and the customer near the table I was seated at was smoking. It seems like a pre-meal smoke, but smoking is allowed throughout the restaurant during lunchtime. This is a major drawback. The lunch menu was placed on the table. It was slightly different from the one displayed on the board outside, and a new item called "Roast beef bowl marinated in salt koji" was added to the menu, with a total of 6 items available. The price is 900 yen with soup. The menu mainly consists of bowl dishes with a focus on meat. I ordered the most popular item, the beef harami steak bowl, and chose wasabi soy sauce for the sauce. I declined the option to add a drink for an additional 100 yen. As usual, I asked for a small amount of rice. There was a man who seemed to be Mr. Ono in the kitchen, and a woman in charge of the hall, working as a two-person team. You could see them cooking after receiving the order in the kitchen. After about 3 minutes of waiting, the soup was served, followed by the harami steak bowl 2 minutes later. The soup was a Western-style soup with egg and wakame. It was served in a mug, and although the visual presentation was ordinary, the taste was not bad. It felt like a soup that was made with care. The harami steak bowl looked like a loco moco bowl in terms of appearance, with relatively small pieces of harami steak (7-8 slices), accompanied by vegetables, mainly lettuce, and seasoned with wasabi soy sauce. The rice was warm and sticky, freshly cooked, and the balance of the steak meat, lettuce, sauce, and rice was exquisite. The harami steak was cooked to a slightly pinkish level, tender, and -

Today, I visited a hidden bar called "Oz" located an 8-minute walk from Ogawa Town. It is tucked away in a street lined with sports equipment stores. The atmosphere is stylish and welcoming. The tables are set with napkins, disposable chopsticks, paper towels, forks, and knives. The container for these items is also cute. I ordered the tender beef harami steak bowl with wasabi soy sauce, and a free iced coffee from the lunch menu. The payment was made in advance, and the total came to 1,000 yen including tax. Cold water, iced coffee, and egg soup were served first. Then, 5 minutes later, the harami steak bowl was brought out. It was served on a tricolor plate with beef harami, lettuce, bean sprouts, and radish. The harami steak was thick and cooked rare, with 7 slices. The portion was satisfying, and the spiciness of the wasabi added flavor. It was a calm and pleasant lunchtime experience, with the friendly female staff providing good service. Although I don't often visit this area, I would definitely return to this restaurant if it were nearby. ^_^

My starting point! I love this restaurant, with a wonderful owner and wonderful people gathering here!! Above all, I love the food here!!

The roast beef bowl marinated in salted koji has a bit of fat, but the tender lean meat and plenty of vegetables make it satisfying. The rice portion is also generous. The hamburger bowl also looks delicious. Drinks for lunch are 100 yen each, and payment is made in advance. There are ashtrays on each table.

O's in the alleyway @ Kanda Ogawamachi Carpaccio of fresh fish Fried white shrimp Octopus in garlic sauce Bacon and soft-boiled egg pizza Beef harami steak 200g

200420 Alley Bar O's @ Kanda Ogawamachi Tender beef harami steak bowl for 900 yen

I used it for a friend's birthday celebration. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was great. They kindly made a birthday plate for us, and we had a blast.

"Roast beef bowl with salt koji at Kanda Ogawamachi Alley Bar O's for 850 yen."

"170523 Alley Bar O's Ogawamachi Store Homemade Hamburg Steak Bowl with Sunny-Side-Up Egg 850 yen"

The harami lunch is delicious. Even with double the meat, it goes down smoothly.

The sangria was advertised as a specialty, so I went thinking it was included in the all-you-can-drink option, but it was not. However, I was very satisfied with the large chunk of meat on the signboard!

The atmosphere of the restaurant was not great, but the taste was delicious!